August 19,2009 | Unstrung News Analysis - The global importance of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) development was underlined once again as the European Union and Nokia Siemens Networks separately unveiled plans to work up R&D for the proto-4G mobile specification.

NSN says that it is establishing a center of competence in Dallas dedicated to developing LTE. The center will employ approximately 500 people, consisting of both existing employees and new hires. Dallas was chosen, NSN says in a statement, thanks to the company’s strong presence there and its proximity to major customers.

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